Yazar
Unknown
Basım Tarihi
240
Basım Yeri
Hawara (made) -
Konu
Africa Archaeology Textiles Hats & Headwear
Tür
Diğer
Dil
Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar
Width: 21.6cm, Height: 12.2cm
Kütüphane
Victoria and Albert Museum
Demirbaş Numarası
T.235-1977
Kayıt Numarası
T.235-1977
Lokasyon
Middle East Section
Tarih
240
Notlar
This small piece of linen fragment is made in a technique known as sprang. Sprang, which is originally a Scandinavian word, is made with threads stretched in tension and secured at both ends. The lengthways threads are then twisted in such a way that a net-like textile is produced. Burials from many sites in Egypt reveal that sprang was popular in particular for headwear, such as caps and harnets and snoods. A married woman in Egypt during the Roman and Byzantine periods was expected to cover her head when out of doors. The many finds show that Egyptians mastered the technique of sprang and its rich patternmaking potential.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Linen in sprang technique Linen Sprang
Fiziksel açıklama
Fragment of linen sprang with an openwork structure mounted on card, most likely from a hairnet with top intact.
